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919 Area Code
Area code 919 is in North Carolina, serving the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 984, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 919 area code?
919 is a North Carolina area code covering the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 919 area code
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Apex
- Wake Forest
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Morrisville
- Goldsboro
- Sanford
- Clayton
- Smithfield
- Hillsborough
Counties served by 919
Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Johnston County, Wayne County, Chatham County, Lee County, Harnett County, Franklin County and Granville County.
919 overlay codes and dialing
The 919 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 919, 984. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 919. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 919 area code
919 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Raleigh area ever since, with 984 later added as an overlay to supply more numbers.
Is 919 a scam or spam risk?
919 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 919 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Raleigh, NC or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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919 area code FAQ
Where is the 919 area code?
The 919 area code is in North Carolina, covering the Research Triangle region of north-central North Carolina, including Raleigh and Durham, in the South region.
What cities are in the 919 area code?
Cities in the 919 area code include Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner and Morrisville.
What time zone is 919 in?
919 is in the Eastern Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 919 area code?
919 shares its territory with 984. Both codes (919, 984) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 919 area code start?
919 went into service on January 1, 1954 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 919?
Yes. Because 919 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 919 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 919 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.